Turnkey Auto Body Shop + Real Estate | Rare Downdraft Paint Booth
Business Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational auto body business with real estate in a tightly controlled Bay Area auto-use corridor. Offered is the auto body operation only, housed in its own freestanding building (approximately 4,000–5,000 SF, per assessor and seller) with independent access and infrastructure.
The facility includes a grandfathered-in, natural gas heated downdraft paint booth—an increasingly scarce entitlement in Northern California where new paint booth permits are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to obtain. This feature alone creates a significant competitive moat.
The shop is configured for efficient production and quality outcomes, with high ceilings (~12’), 3-phase power, roll-up doors, dedicated prep and paint areas, paint mixing rooms (water-based and solvent systems), LED lighting, and on-site storage. The layout supports both insurance work and higher-end customer-pay projects, including full resprays and specialty body work across all vehicle types.
Located on a high-visibility corner in a well-known auto services corridor, the property benefits from strong drive-by traffic, multiple curb cuts, and easy vehicle flow. The surrounding area is experiencing revitalization, and the underlying zoning may allow for future mixed-use or higher-density redevelopment, subject to city approvals.
Ideal for:
- Owner-operator body shop professionals
- Established collision groups seeking Bay Area expansion
- Investors or users prioritizing hard-to-replace paint booth entitlements
- Buyers seeking long-term real estate upside with in-place cash flow
Seller is open to a short transition period to ensure continuity.
The facility includes a grandfathered-in, natural gas heated downdraft paint booth—an increasingly scarce entitlement in Northern California where new paint booth permits are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to obtain. This feature alone creates a significant competitive moat.
The shop is configured for efficient production and quality outcomes, with high ceilings (~12’), 3-phase power, roll-up doors, dedicated prep and paint areas, paint mixing rooms (water-based and solvent systems), LED lighting, and on-site storage. The layout supports both insurance work and higher-end customer-pay projects, including full resprays and specialty body work across all vehicle types.
Located on a high-visibility corner in a well-known auto services corridor, the property benefits from strong drive-by traffic, multiple curb cuts, and easy vehicle flow. The surrounding area is experiencing revitalization, and the underlying zoning may allow for future mixed-use or higher-density redevelopment, subject to city approvals.
Ideal for:
- Owner-operator body shop professionals
- Established collision groups seeking Bay Area expansion
- Investors or users prioritizing hard-to-replace paint booth entitlements
- Buyers seeking long-term real estate upside with in-place cash flow
Seller is open to a short transition period to ensure continuity.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 14
- Employees
- 4 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- Approximately 4,000–5,000 SF auto body facility with:
- Natural gas-heated downdraft paint booth (grandfathered)
- Dual paint systems (water-based and solvent)
- Prep, sanding, and body work areas
- Paint mixing room
- Roll-up doors and strong vehicle flow
- High ceilings, 3-phase power, LED lighting
- Secure storage and staging areas
- Zoned C-2 in an established auto services corridor - Market Outlook / Competition
- New auto body permits and paint booths are severely restricted in surrounding municipalities, giving this location a significant entitlement advantage. Limited modern competition exists nearby due to zoning and environmental constraints.
- Opportunities for Growth
- - Increase insurance DRP relationships
- Expand higher-margin customer-pay and specialty paint work
- Extend hours or add production staff
- Long-term redevelopment or repositioning potential (buyer to verify)
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 5,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Seller is downsizing operations and pursuing other automotive and personal ventu
- Transition Support
- Seller available for 2–3 months post-closing for transition support.
- Financing Options
- To be discussed
Listing Info
- ID
- 2458888
- Listing Views
- 149
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